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Tales from the Grave – Unraveling Mysteries of the Dead at Dalby Springs Cemetery

Jathan Fink — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:00:12 +0000

Like many of the towns we’ve visited on our Small Town Tour, Dalby Springs is rich in history. But some of its story is related by an unexpected source. “Dead men tell no tales,” British Protestant reformer Thomas Beccon reportedly said in the 1500s. (And here you thought it was something said by a talking [...]

The Origin of Dalby Springs

Jathan Fink — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:00:09 +0000

American History courses usually cover states and events in broad strokes, hitting only the highlights. But much of our nation’s history is born in little towns by “average” folks most of us have never heard of. When we dig a little deeper though, we quickly discover there is nothing average about those who came before us.

Faith Runs Deep at Dalby Springs

Jathan Fink — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:00:02 +0000

As I’ve traveled across the Ark-La-Tex, it is increasingly evident how important religion and God are in the lives of local residents. This is also true in a little community called Dalby Springs, just 11 miles south of Dekalb on the western side of Bowie County. Although you may fly past the remnants of this [...]

7 Things You Never Knew About the Hooks Family Tree

Jathan Fink — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:49 +0000

Historical facts frequently get lost over time. But thanks to the extensive records kept at the genealogy section of the Hooks Public Library, I discovered some fascinating facts about the Hooks family tree and the small town’s humble beginnings. 1. What’s In A Name? According to a manuscript written in 1986 titled “Be What You [...]

5 Things You Didn't Know About New Boston

Jathan Fink — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Perhaps you think there isn’t much to know about New Boston. After all, it’s a small town only a short drive from Texarkana which you’ve likely driven past on I-30 countless times as you headed toward the thriving metropolis of Dallas. But amazingly enough, there’s a lot more to this town than meets the eye. [...]

All Aboard! The Titanic Anniversary Cruise…

Scott Mills — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:23:38 +0000

April 15th, 2012 marks the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and a British travel company has teamed up with British Cruise Line to off Titanic enthusiasts the opportunity of a lifetime. Miles Morgan Travel and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines are two separate cruises this spring, both leaving from different ports but [...]

On This Day in 1969 Man Walked on The Moon [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:06:50 +0000

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of when man first walked on the moon. Just imagine yourself back in 1969 and being glued to the T.V. watching Neil Armstrong and hearing him say “One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.” For those old enough to remember it must have been an amazing sight, [...]